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Campaigners celebrate after beach designated safe for bathing after two-year battle
Campaigners are celebrating after a two-year battle to see a beach in West Dorset re-designated as safe for bathing. Church Cliff Beach in Lyme Regis has been re-designated as a bathing beach following a two-year campaign from local campaigners
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Warning in place for thunderstorms and 'intense' downpours
Thunderstorms and ‘intense downpours’ could lead to disruption across the county, according to the Met Office. A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been put in place for today (Saturday, May 18) by the Met Office. The warning is in
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Man arrested after 'causing nuisance' in town centre
A man was arrested after acting in a disorderly manner in a town centre in Dorset, according to police. Yesterday morning (Friday, May 17), police were called to a report of an 'intoxicated' man acting in a 'disorderly' manner within Dorchester
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Check your change as 20p coin sells for 250 times its face value on eBay
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for 250 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008. The coin was minted without a date due to an error and quickly became a
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Can I stop my neighbour letting their property out on Airbnb?
Airbnb has become a source of income for property owners across the UK with thousands opting to let strangers live in their homes during peak tourist seasons. However, having such an operation next door can become a nuisance, leaving you wondering
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Cruise ship with more than 2,000 passengers aboard sails into port
A cruise ship carrying more than 2,000 people, christened by a Sex and the City star, has called into Portland. The Norwegian Dawn arrived at Portland Port at 6.10am this morning (Saturday, May 18) carrying around 2,332 passengers onboard.
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Enjoy Afternoon Tea in Dorset
If you're in the mood for a sweet treat to share with your loved ones, afternoon tea is the perfect in-between meal to delight your tastebuds. Enjoy the delicious delicacies in idyllic locations to suit your tastes, whether for a special occasion or
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Filming begins on third Downton Abbey movie written by its Dorset creator
Production is under way for a third movie spawned from the TV series created by a Dorset resident. Film crews and movie stars have been spotted filming a third Downton Abbey film at Highclere Castle near Newbury, Berkshire. Lord Julian Fellowes
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5 things to do on a staycation in Dorset
Across the decades, Dorset has inspired artists, musicians, writers and film makers. And yet it has no cities or motorways. Maybe this is why Dorset has drawn so many to explore its highways and byways. Its history is etched across breathtaking
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'This was a happy island - now everyone worries about being called a racist'
PORTLAND has changed in character since the asylum seekers barge was brought to the island – Dorset Council has been told. Martine Sommers told the council’s annual meeting that people on Portland were now afraid to speak out for fear of being
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All the new roles at Dorset Council revealed
DORCHESTER councillor Stella Jones has become the new Dorset Council chair, taking over from Val Pothecary. Another Dorchester councillor, Les Fry, becomes vice chair. Cllr Jones is believed to be the longest serving female councillor of a
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5 things to do on a staycation in Dorset
Across the decades, Dorset has inspired artists, musicians, writers and film makers. And yet it has no cities or motorways. Maybe this is why Dorset has drawn so many to explore its highways and byways. Its history is etched across breathtaking
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Major new homes plan for harbourside
SEVEN homes are being proposed for a harbourside site in Weymouth. If approved it will result in the demolition of the existing tyre and exhaust centre on Westwey Road, opposite the town’s main marina. Dorset Council is being asked to agree
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Over-bright street lights preventing people from sleeping to be replaced
OVER-BRIGHT street lights which have been disturbing residents’ sleep in Swanage could soon be replaced. Over a hundred ultra-bright LED lights have been fitted in the town, some almost two years ago. Ward councillor Bill Trite raised the issue
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Celebrate market town's history at popular fair today
A popular fair celebrating the town of Bridport has returned. Bridport Community Charter Fair is today, with stalls spread across various locations across town and events running through until around 3pm. More than 40 community stalls, including
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Plan to convert nursing home into hotel refused
A PLAN to convert a West Dorset nursing home into a hotel has been refused by Dorset Council. It says the application failed to justify the loss of the care home and would result in inadequate parking on the site. The application had come from
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Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim
Millions of households who receive Universal Credit or Tax Credits could get a £300 boost to their savings. The Help to Save scheme is a government initiative which encourages those on benefits to save money. Under the Help to Save scheme,
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New council leader makes pledge to protesters to protect nature
NEW Lib Dem Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland has pledged to review policies from the previous Conservative administration which the public said were unpopular during campaigning for the May 2 election. He has already said that parking charges
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Online event for children with special educational needs announced.
An online event for children with special educational needs as been announced. Dorset Council's 'Let's Talk SEND' online sessions give people in Dorset with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) a chance to meet virtually
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Dorset begin bid for T20 Finals Day
DORSET tomorrow begin their bid to reach T20 Finals Day when they face Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire in the NCCA Super 12s (1pm). Luke Webb’s men are spared the early 10am start at Great & Little Tew, scheduled instead to play the loser of Oxon
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Magpies fishing in 'small pond' this summer, says Killick
CLUBS in Dorset and the surrounding area are fishing in an increasingly “small pond”, according to Dorchester Town manager Tom Killick. Next season, the Magpies are set to be joined at Step 3 level by Wimborne Town and potentially the likes of
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Terras, Magpies, Blues and Bees learn opponents for 2024/25
TOP non-League clubs in Dorset have discovered their provisional league allocations for the 2024/25 season. Weymouth, Dorchester Town, Portland United and Bridport all enjoyed improved seasons on their 2022/23 efforts, consolidating in their respective
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Dorset food festival named among best in UK
A food festival in Weymouth has been named among the best 10 in the UK - according to a prestigious national travel guide magazine. The Dorset Seafood Festival features on the Condé Nast Traveller unranked list of the ten best food festivals across
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Street protest against cruise ship shuttle buses as residents 'keep up the pressure'
'TOURISTS are welcome - but the buses aren't' was the message as Weymouth residents protested against their road being used as a drop-off point for cruise ship passengers. A small group gathered in Spring Road at Rodwell yesterday as more buses